Forest Hill

Forest Hill Estate Chardonnay

$29.00 $35.00

COUNTRY

Australia

VARIETY/TYPE

Chardonnay

VINTAGE

2021

ALCOHOL

13%

SIZE

750 ml

Palate: Elegant palate, grapefruit, white stone fruit. Textured and complex, long finish

Nose: Citrus peel, nectarine and toasted nuts

Pairings: Seafood, shellfish, chicken, Thai food, sweet potato, butternut pumpkin, asiago cheese, blue cheese

THE VARIETY

Chardonnay

With roots that stem back to the Burgundy region in France, Chardonnay  is often regarded as  the greatest and most versatile white wine in the world. Now grown in a large array of climates, the varietal’s expression varies greatly, depending on the terrier. Cooler climates like Chablis create a lighter bodied wine with citrus notes and subtle minerality. Warmer climates, on the other hand, like Margaret River produce more generous and tropical wines. Seafood is a popular pairing. But Chardonnay also goes beautifully with warm and cold salads, cheese boards and white meats.

THE REGION

Great Southern

On the southern fringes of WA, this large and diverse area has five official sub-regions. Along the coast there is Denmark and Albany which have a maritime climate. Moving north, there is Mount Barker, Porongurup and Frankland River where altitude plays a role reaching up to 300m above sea level. The moderate to cool climate allows for ideal conditions for a diverse range of varietals including Shiraz, Riesling, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay.